Oral Communication (Accent, Liaisons, and Nonverbals) Quiz. You can use these items for your short formative test after a classroom discussion. Answers are already highlighted.
- Which of the following does NOT constitute a proper speaking stance?
- standing straight but not rigid
- keeping knees straight but not locked.
- leaning backward just a little
- keeping feet apart, one slightly ahead of the other
- Why should a speaker make lateral movements during his speech presentation?
- to support and reinforce what he says
- to attract his audience’s attention
- to relieve physical tension
- all of the above
- Which of these is not a major component of accent?
- intonation
- pronunciation
- liaisons
- pitch
- Which of the following is the American production of the phrase ‘my name is’ when liaison is applied?
- [mai nai mis]
- [mainai miss]
- [mai naymiz]
- [mainaymeez]
- In public speaking, if the speaker uses a tone full of cheerfulness, the audience may feel:
- insincere
- appreciated
- motivated
- bored
- Which is not a component of stress?
- intensity or volume
- pitch
- duration
- liaison
- Which syllable in the word ‘submission’ is stressed?
- first
- third
- second
- fourth
- In what syllable do intensive-reflexive pronouns receive the heavier stress?
- first
- third
- second
- fourth
- What are prompting gestures?
- They indicate earnestness and conviction.
- These gestures serve as symbols of ideas and emotions.
- They clarify or enhance verbal messages.
- They help evoke desired responses from the audience.
- Which of these does NOT describe a purposeful movement during a speech?
- delivering part of the speech from one spot, and moving laterally to imply transition
- swaying arms from side to side to relieve tension
- stepping backward to indicate conclusion
- leading the movement with the foot nearest the destination when changing position
- Which of these is an example of a prompting gesture?
- nodding the head to indicate agreement
- applauding to elicit the same action from the audience
- pointing to the right or left to show location
- smiling to express happiness
- Which head movement does NOT show off sadness?
- widening the eyes
- lowering the eyelids
- bowing the head
- slightly turning down the mouth
- What are suggestive gestures?
- They help the speaker create a desired mood or express a particular thought.
- They help the audience visualize dimensions.
- They help evoke actions or responses from the audience.
- They indicate earnestness and conviction.
- Which of these does NOT suggest a good practice in establishing rapport with the audience?
- monitoring visual feedback from the audience
- looking directly at one person until finishing with the thought
- making random eye contacts.
- looking at someone from the audience for a long time
- What is the most crucial part of every speech presentation?
- the first minute, especially if the speaker is not well-known to the audience
- the last minute or the concluding part of the presentation
- the transition from the introduction to the first point
- the question-and-answer portion
- How can a speaker overcome a tongue-twisted speech?
- by rubbing hands together under the lectern
- by seeking out friendly faces and eye-connect with them
- by varying body language and movements
- by slowing down and pausing between words and sentences
- What is the best way to overcome stage fright and stage anxiety?
- Know the audience and the place.
- Thoroughly prepare and know the subject.
- Visualize a successful presentation.
- Gain experience.
- Which universal gesture is characterized by exposed palms, hunched shoulders, and raised brow?
- raised steeple gesture
- shoulder-shrug gesture
- standard arm-cross gesture
- arm-gripping gesture
- What does a head tilted to one side show?
- a neutral attitude towards what is heard
- a developing interest with the idea
- a judgmental attitude
- a suspicious frame of mind
- Which of these communication situations takes place with the use of an illustrator?
- A friend says “I am sorry,” and at the same time makes a sincerely sad face.
- A friend nods his head to answer the question rather than saying “yes.”
- While telling a story, a friend pauses for few seconds to allow a room for imagination.
- A friend speaks with high pitch to express anger.
- Which of these statements define haptics as a component of non-verbal communication?
- It is the use of touching as a way of expressing a tremendous range of feelings.
- It is the study of how eyes and eye movements communicate.
- It is the use of physical objects as extensions of oneself.
- It is the use of looks and gestures to reinforce verbal messages.
- What is paralanguage?
- It is a pattern of interruption of something that might otherwise continue undisturbed.
- It is a set of extra-linguistic elements or optional vocal effects that accompany or modify the phonemes of an utterance.
- It is a set of non-verbal cues that represent abstractions on a personal level.
- It is the use of space or distance for the purpose of communication.
- Which of these statements INCORRECTLY defines non-verbal communication?
- It includes oral and non-oral messages expressed by other than linguistic means.
- It involves messages transmitted by vocal means that do not involve language.
- It entails sign languages and written words.
- It is the use of body language and extra-linguistic elements.
- Which of the following does NOT constitute paralanguage?
- the highness or lowness of voice
- the loudness or softness of sound
- the fastness or slowness of speaking
- the clearness or dullness of facial expressions
- Which statement about language grammar and accent is INCORRECT?
- Grammar is systematic and structured.
- Grammar is the spirit of the language.
- Accent is free form.
- Accent is intuitive and creative.